Tween 60 ,Polysorbate 60
Appearance: Amber viscous liquid
Synonyms: Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monostearate; Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate.
Molecular Formula: C24H46O6(C2H4O)n
Applications
Used as emulsifier, foaming agent, lubricant, solubilizing agent, antistatic agent, washing agent, dispersing agent, degreasing agent and chemical intermediate in the industry.
Polysorbate 60 is used as a high HLB emulsifier in combination with low HLB emulsifiers to create stable oil-in-water emulsions. Suggested pairings are with cetyl or stearyl alcohols, or sorbitan stearate
Specification
Acid value(mg KOH/g)≤2.0
Saponification value(mg KOH/g)45~55
Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g)81~96
Moisture ( w/% ) ≤3.0
residue on ignition ( w/% ) ≤0.25
Arsenic (mg/kg)≤3
Pb (mg/kg)≤2
Oxyethylene65.0~69.5